Gay Pride

NYC's Pride March returned on Sunday (6/26) for its first in person, full capacity edition since 2019's WorldPride

The theme for the Dyke March's return was ”Black Dyke Power.”

While the NYPD descended on the march late in the day, arresting at least four people and using pepper spray, they could not sully the entirety of the march or the meaning behind it.

Pussy Riot, Rina Sawayama, Aluna, Diplo, Madame Gandhi, Sofi Tukker and more are also set to perform.

HBO has just launched a digital Pride site, Human By Orientation, which will feature a variety of LGBTQIA+ programming through June, including musical performances (Janelle Monáe, Kim Petras, Todrick Hall), drag brunch, DJ sets, queer comedy nights, and more.

Alex the Astronaut, CLAUD, Dorian Electra, Indigo Girls, Jake Shears, Rufus Wainwright, Tunde Olaniran, and others are also set to appear.

”It’s not a happy announcement, but its one we have to make,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

The Gossip were to have headlined Saturday, but canceled as Beth Ditto was ill; Pabllo Vittar (who also played Pride Island that night), ended up subbing.

The rainbow-festooned spectacle that was the WorldPride edition of the Pride March had a protest-focused alternative, The Queer Liberation March.

NYC's month-long WorldPride celebration wrapped up on Sunday with one of the biggest Pride Marches the city has ever hosted.